The Irish Times

China set to cut proportion of directly elected lawmakers in Hong Kong

Move will end decades of democratic development in the territory

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 15:45

Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying not to seek re-election

Chinese-backed chief executive cites family reasons for decision not to stand

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 13:47

Hong Kong steps up security as Beijing’s man comes to call

Zhang Dejiang’s visit is first by a Chinese official since pro-democracy protests in 2014

Tue May 17 2016 - 16:39

Chinese police seize toilet paper bearing Hong Kong leader’s face

About 8,000 rolls with image of chief executive Leung Chun-ying taken by authorities

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 09:15

Hong Kong protesters force temporary closure of government

Flare-up highlights frustration at Beijing’s refusal to grant greater democracy

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 16:04

Hong Kong authorities clear blockade at Mong Kok protest

Court order allows workers to reopen Argyle Street at pro-democracy demonstration site

Tue Nov 25 2014 - 07:05

Public support for Hong Kong protesters on rise, survey shows

United Nations Human Rights Committee urges China to allow open elections

Thu Oct 23 2014 - 20:07

Hong Kong leader blames ‘external forces’ for protests

Students deny foreign influence and hope for concessions in talks with government

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 22:03

More violent clashes in Hong Kong despite prospect of talks

As police display signs of fatigue, demonstrations show little sign of easing

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 01:00

Hong Kong’s embattled leader reaches out to students with talks offer

Tensions running high after clashes with police

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 19:10

Hong Kong drivers clash with protesters over closed roads

Democracy activists vow to stay but drivers angry at loss of business

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 01:00

Hong Kong chief says democracy protests ‘out of control’

China accuses US of trying to spark ‘a colour revolution’ in Hong Kong

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 01:00

Hong Kong’s leader vows to stay in office

Leung says pro-democracy movement has ‘lost control’

Sun Oct 12 2014 - 12:54

Thousands of activists back on Hong Kong streets

Protesters return after government cancels talks

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters to attend talks

Hundreds remain camped out near main government and business districts

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 21:20

Hong Kong student leaders agree to talks but refuse to end protest

Chief executive warns police will take ‘all necessary actions’ as deadline expires today

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 08:44

Hong Kong testing China

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 01:00

Protesters defiant in Hong Kong as deadline looms

Numbers fall to around 4,000 as fears of government clampdown rise after warnings

Sun Oct 05 2014 - 20:02

Hong Kong chief executive says he will not resign

Leader warns of ‘serious consequences’ if protests occupy government buildings

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 19:09

Seventh day of Hong Kong protests peaceful as Chinese celebrate national day

Flag-raising ceremony to mark national day passes without incident

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 13:38

Hong Kong protesters demand top official quits today

Chinese government appears to be losing patience with movement

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 06:29

Hong Kong protesters increase pressure on Government

Demonstrators furious at Chinese decision to limit voters’ choices in a 2017 leadership election

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 12:56

Calm descends as Hong Kong protesters await response

Protests over China’s plan to limit candidates, writes Clifford Coonan in Hong Kong

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 12:47

Hong Kong democracy protesters threaten to step up activities

Number on streets increases before Chinese national holiday today

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 18:52

Hong Kong students take protest to city’s chief executive

Young people staging demonstrations over failure to listen to requests from the public

Tue Sept 23 2014 - 07:11

Massive Hong Kong democracy march against Beijing rule

Organisers of the march estimate that 510,000 people took part in the rally

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00